Frequency (2000)

An accidental cross-time radio link connects father and son across 30 years. The son tries to save his father's life, but then must fix the consequences.

Director:

Gregory Hoblit

Writer:

Toby Emmerich

Stars:

Dennis Quaid, Jim Caviezel, Shawn Doyle

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Quaid	...	Frank Sullivan
Jim Caviezel	...	John Sullivan
Shawn Doyle	...	Jack Shepard
Elizabeth Mitchell	...	Julia 'Jules' Sullivan
Andre Braugher	...	Satch DeLeon
Noah Emmerich	...	Gordo Hersch
Melissa Errico	...	Samantha Thomas
Daniel Henson	...	Johnny Sullivan (6 Years)
Jordan Bridges	...	Graham 'Gib' Gibson
Stephen Joffe	...	Gordo Hersch (8 Years)
Jack McCormack	...	Commander Butch O'Connell
Peter MacNeill	...	Butch Foster
Michael Cera	...	Gordy Jr. (10 Years)
Marin Hinkle	...	Sissy Clark
Richard Sali	...	Chuck Hayes

Storyline

A rare atmospheric phenomenon allows a New York City firefighter to communicate with his son 30 years in the future via short-wave radio. The son uses this opportunity to warn the father of his impending death in a warehouse fire, and manages to save his life. However, what he does not realize is that changing history has triggered a new set of tragic events, including the murder of his mother. The two men must now work together, 30 years apart, to find the murderer before he strikes so that they can change history--again.

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Plot Keywords:

death | ham radio | new york city | warehouse | firefighter | 

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Taglines:

What If?

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense violence and disturbing images

Details

Official Sites:

New Line

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Prava frekvencija

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£261,559 (UK) (16 June 2000)

Gross:

ESP 709,278,410 (Spain) (29 June 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Elizabeth Mitchell plays Jim Caviezel's mother. In reality, Mitchell is younger than Caviezel. Similarly, though the story and Mitchell's portrayal suggest that her character is about the same age as her husband, played by Dennis Quaid, she is 16 years younger than Quaid. At the time of the film's release, Quaid had just turned 46, Caviezel was 31, and Mitchell was 30.

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Goofs

The Heathkit (receiver only) is not connected to an antenna. No wonder there's no background noise.

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Quotes

John: Shoulda, woulda, coulda, pal.

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Connections

Referenced in The Science & Technology Behind 'Frequency' (2000)

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Soundtracks

"Susie Q"
Written by Dale Hawkins, Stan Lewis and Eleanor Broadwater
Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Courtesy of Fantasy Records
Under license from Fantasy, Inc.

User Reviews

Stand up and Cheer!!!

You can't help it!! You have to cheer and applaud this movie. I can't remember the last time the whole audience clapped at the end of a movie. It has been such a long time since a movie was made that warmed your heart, while keeping you at the edge of your seat. This movie will make you laugh, get a little misty in the eyes, and you won't even notice the time. You're almost sad to see it end. Dennis Quaid is excellent, this is his best movie in years. This movie also has some new faces you won't soon forget. Don't take my word on this, see it your self. You will be thinking about this movie for weeks.